The Indian government has directed iron ore miners and exporters to increase production and cut domestic prices by half or face the possibility of an export duty or even a complete export ban starting 2 October 2025. The move comes after rising ore prices created difficulties for domestic

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD will send senior executives—including its India Managing Director, Ketsu Zhang—to India in the coming months. The delegation aims to review operations and relaunch training programs following improved diplomatic ties between India and China. Context Of Improved Relations This planned visit follows a visible thaw in India–China relations

At the Semicon India 2025 summit in New Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described semiconductors as the “digital diamonds” of the 21st century. He said these chips, though small, are powerful engines of global innovation and economic growth. Modi added that “India’s smallest chip will drive the world’s biggest change,” underscoring India’s rising role in […]

Electronics and IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has warned that the world may face a shortage of one million semiconductor professionals by 2030. He said India’s Semiconductor Mission offers a major opportunity to fill a large share of this talent gap. Pilot Line Opens in Gujarat Speaking at the inauguration of CG Power’s OSAT (Outsourced Semiconductor […]

The sharp rise in U.S. import duties has forced textile and apparel units in Tirupur, Noida, and Surat to halt operations. The new 50% tariffs on Indian goods have severely undercut their cost competitiveness, leaving exporters unable to keep production lines running. Exporters Warn of Huge Disadvantages The Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) said […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will soon export electric vehicles (EVs) to 100 countries, describing it as a landmark for the automobile industry. A formal launch event for the initiative is scheduled for August 26. Growth in Auto Exports Modi noted that in 2014 India’s annual automobile exports were around ₹50,000 crore. Today, […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India’s first fully made-in-India semiconductor chip will be launched by the end of 2025. Speaking from the Red Fort, he said this milestone will mark a turning point in India’s technological self-reliance and global competitiveness. Missed Opportunities in the Past Modi noted that India had missed earlier chances in […]

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Coimbatore have raised concerns over the impact of high Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates on their operations. Manufacturers and suppliers in sectors such as textiles, foundry, engineering tools, and pump sets argue that current tax slabs have increased input costs and reduced profit margins. Many also point […]

In a boost to domestic chip manufacturing, Prime Minister Modi’s Cabinet approved four new semiconductor projects under the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM), with a combined investment of approximately ₹4,600 crore. Project Highlights and Locations These projects, proposed by companies like SiCSem, Continental Device India (CDIL), 3D Glass Solutions, and ASIP

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips made outside the United States if chip manufacturers do not shift production to American soil. The statement marks a significant escalation in his push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., as part of his broader economic agenda ahead […]